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Haritos Martial Arts

4.3 ★★★★☆ 28 Google reviews · Kickboxing gym in Cliffside Park, New Jersey

Kickboxing gym Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens Cardio kickboxing

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  • Free trial or intro class most gyms welcome new members with a free trial or intro class — check their site or give them a call to book your first session
  • Beginner-friendly all fitness levels welcome, including total beginners — no experience needed, and you get in shape by training, not before
  • Cardio kickboxing classes high-energy cardio kickboxing on the bags and pads — a fun, sweaty workout built for fitness and weight loss, at your own pace
  • Kids & teen classes kids and teen kickboxing classes — built around confidence, focus, and fun
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  • Phone +1 201-313-0600

Hours

Monday 4–8 pm
Tuesday 4–8 pm
Wednesday 4–8 pm
Thursday 4–8 pm
Friday 4 am–8 pm
Saturday 10 am–1 pm
Sunday Closed

Hours shift for holidays and class-schedule changes — worth a quick check before a special trip.

The classes they run

Kickboxing classes on the schedule at Haritos Martial Arts, confirmed in members' own reviews and the gym's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🔥 Cardio Kickboxing 4 mentions

“Now I take kickboxing classes and Steve and Cindy have brought out things in me I never knew I had!”

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🧒 Kids Kickboxing 28 mentions

“Both our kids attended Haritos Martial arts and both my husband I were incredibly pleased with the results.”

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🌱 Beginners 3 mentions

“It’s a great class for beginners Master Steve and Cindy do an excellent job of explaining and demonstrating movements.”

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Other martial arts here

Kickboxing gyms are usually multi-discipline. Here's what else members mention training under the same roof at Haritos Martial Arts — mined from their reviews and the gym's own info.

🛡️ Self-Defense 4 mentions

“Master Steve is excellent at making the classes interesting, educational and what he teaches can be applied in real life self defense situations.”

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Disciplines are mined from reviews and the gym's own info — they show what members have trained, not a formal class guarantee. If you specifically want muay thai, boxing, or MMA alongside your kickboxing, confirm the current schedule with the gym.

What members say

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 28 Google reviews — in their own words.

🌱 welcoming to beginners 3 mentions

“It’s a great class for beginners Master Steve and Cindy do an excellent job of explaining and demonstrating movements.”

🎉 fun, high-energy classes 2 mentions

“So far I’ve learned a lot about kickboxing and feel a lot more stronger, healthier, and it’s so much more than a great workout.”

🧒 strong kids program 6 mentions

“In the short time we joined I can definitely say we saw a huge improvement in our kids discipline as well as respect towards others.”

🧠 builds confidence & relieves stress 3 mentions

“Martial arts is a great thing for college resumes and getting any level of belt will make your child build self confidence.”

From the reviews

My 3 kids have been training with Master Steve for many years. I have seen them evolve from beginners to advanced levels. Master Steve is excellent at making the classes interesting, educational and what he teaches can be applied in real life self defense situations.

★★★★★ — Yiannis, Dec 2017

I did the 6 week challenge last Summer 2017 at Haritos Martial Arts in Cliffside Park NJ, and now I have been attending the Summer Fitness kickboxing classes since March 2018 and I have to say I absolutely LOVE coming here. Master Steve and Cindy are the best at what they do.

★★★★★ — Nathalie, May 2018

My children went to Haritos Martial Arts and now my grandchildren do too! This school’s technique of teaching through games is affective and fun. I highly recommend it.

★★★★★ — Themmy, Feb 2019

I highly recommend Haritos Martial Arts! My son was 4 years old when we enrolled and we have been there for over a year now. It has taught my son discipline and how to focus. Master Steve is a great guy who has a way of teaching children with a masterful mix of tough love while still incorporating fun into his lessons.

★★★★★ — Stacy, Dec 2017

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New to kickboxing? Start at Haritos Martial Arts

Haritos Martial Arts comes up as a beginner-friendly gym, going by their listing and members’ reviews. If you've never thrown a punch or a kick, that's exactly who a good beginners class is for. A few things worth knowing before your first week. First, you don't need to be fit or coordinated to start — you get in shape by training, not before it, and coaches scale every drill to you. Second, you won't be thrown into hard sparring — reputable gyms build the basics (stance, footwork, and punches and kicks on pads and bags) first, and any contact eases in gradually under a coach's control. Third, all fitness levels really are welcome — ask about a dedicated beginners or fundamentals class time so your first session is alongside others who are also starting out. Most gyms are happy to let you watch or try a class first, so reach out before you commit.

Call about beginner classes: +1 201-313-0600

Your first kickboxing class at Haritos Martial Arts

Nervous about walking into a kickboxing gym for the first time? Almost everyone is, and good coaches expect beginners to come through the door. Here's what to know. What to expect: a typical first class is a warm-up, then drilling the basics — stance, footwork, and punches and kicks on pads or a heavy bag — not hard sparring. Go at your own pace and rest whenever you need to; no one will bat an eye. What to wear: comfortable athletic clothes you can move and sweat in, and supportive trainers. What to bring: water, and hand wraps and gloves if you have them — many gyms lend loaner gloves for a first class, so it's worth asking when you call. As you keep training you'll add your own gloves and wraps (and shin guards once you start sparring). Sparring is optional and eases in gradually, once your basics are solid. Arrive 10–15 minutes early to sign a waiver and meet the coach. It gets easier fast — most people feel far more at home by their third class.

Kickboxing is a contact sport. Warm up, pace yourself, listen to your coaches, and if you have any injuries or health concerns, mention them before class and check with a doctor if you're unsure.

Where to find Haritos Martial Arts

266 Palisade Ave, Cliffside Park, NJ07010

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